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CaringScore
CaringScore for Post Falls, ID
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Post Falls was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in Post Falls.
CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.7, Post Falls rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Post Falls. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Post Falls, ID
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Post Falls, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Post Falls is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.5, Post Falls rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 218.3 physicians per capita, Post Falls closely matches the national average. Post Falls trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 46.2 percent, with 0.7, and scores 13.3 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 16.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Post Falls is 79.7 years -- 2.3 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Post Falls -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Post Falls's environmental health -- trails the national average by 12.7 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Post Falls, ID | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 218.3 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 7 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 1.4 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 7.7 | 7 |
CostScore for Post Falls, ID
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Post Falls, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Post Falls is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.8, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Post Falls are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Post Falls is $3,325 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Post Falls is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 107 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
| Cost of Living | Post Falls, ID |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 99 |
| Healthcare Index | 93 |
| Housing Index | 107 |
| Food Index | 101 |
| Utilities Index | 90 |
| Transportation Index | 92 |
LivabilityScore for Post Falls, ID
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Post Falls. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Post Falls is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.1, Post Falls rates below average for assisted living facilities.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 174 days each year in Post Falls, 15.1 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in Post Falls tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Post Falls is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $49,778 per year, the population of Post Falls earns a median household income on par with the national average. Post Falls has an unemployment rate of 12.60 percent, roughly 38.5 percent higher than the national average. And about 11.81 percent of the population in Post Falls is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 10.3 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Post Falls | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 5.5 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 5.7 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 69.9 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 5 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 80.1 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 4 | 13.8 |
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